Spongilla lacustris – SPONGES
Not quite enough to wash with but this amazing ‘animal’ was spotted by botanically minded volunteer Kate while wading for …
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: the Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 240 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.
Operating since 1988, it was the first river charity to be established in Scotland. Support our work by becoming a member, sending a donation or joining the hundred-strong team of volunteers who are involved in projects on the river and in running the Visitor Centre.
The Trust is a registered Charity (number SC000015). Our work is supported by City of Edinburgh Council’s Services for Communities and Children and Families Departments.
Our Centre Café is now open for Sit in and Takeaways every day 10.00am to 4.00pm.
Not quite enough to wash with but this amazing ‘animal’ was spotted by botanically minded volunteer Kate while wading for …
With some seed funding from the National Lottery and the formation of the ‘Coalie Collective’, plans to improve this rather …
Our marvelous Meadows along the Water of Leith are full of life. This week volunteers removed invasive Himalayan Balsam & …
The Visitor Centre is finally back to full strength as we re-open our interactive exhibition space. The very popular water …
Scottish Water are investigating a potential issue with part of their pipe infrastructure in the Water of Leith, adjacent to …
Forth Ports has today (6 September) announced plans to fully repair the Category A Listed Victoria Swing Bridge located at …
We are looking to recruit some new volunteers to take on regular or ad hoc volunteer shifts …is this you?
“A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one” As a …
Autumn term is always busy with high schools trying to fit in senior stage field study programmes at the Centre. …
Not quite enough to wash with but this amazing ‘animal’ was spotted by botanically minded volunteer Kate while wading for …
With some seed funding from the National Lottery and the formation of the ‘Coalie Collective’, plans to improve this rather …
Our marvelous Meadows along the Water of Leith are full of life. This week volunteers removed invasive Himalayan Balsam & …
The Water of Leith Conservation Trust works to conserve and enhance the river, its heritage and wildlife: The Trust promotes education and recreation through the Visitor Centre, and works with volunteers and community groups to deliver around 240 river clean-ups and habitat improvement tasks annually.